Health News

Sack lunches may not provide adequate nutrients to preschooler
Packing lunch for your child might not be a good idea, for a new study has found that sack lunches may not regularly provide adequate nutrients for the growth and development of young children. ANI

Health-monitoring system helps maintain older adults well-being
Many older adults want to remain active and independent for as long as possible. Now, researchers from University of Missouri suggest that installing health monitoring system can help keep check on the health of the elderly and ensure their privacy. ANI

New drug shows potential to treat angina, other cardiac problems
A compound, designed to prevent chest pains in heart patients, could act as a drug to treat angina and possibly other cardiac pathologies, according to a study on animals. ANI

Health News for September 5, 2008

Lap-and-shoulder seat belts as safe as child safety seats for kids
A new study has revealed that lap-and-shoulder seat belts are as effective as child safety seats in preventing serious injuries. ANI

Study unveils new trick that lets HIV overcome a barrier to infection
American scientists have uncovered a new trick that enables HIV to overtake resting T cells, which are normally highly resistant to infection. ANI

Study links obesity, type 2 diabetes and neurodegeneration
A new study has found that obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) can contribute to mild neurodegeneration with features common with Alzheimers disease (AD). ANI

Massive study identifies potential new targets for brain cancer treatments
American researchers have identified some new genetic changes that may be targets for future therapies to treat brain cancer. ANI

Scientists identify gene that may hold key to neutralize HIV
A team of researchers at the Gladstone Institute of Virology and Immunology (GIVI) and the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has discovered a new gene that may influence the production of antibodies that neutralize HIV. ANI

Decibel levels at music festivals making 8 in 10 people deaf
More than 80 percent of the people, who attend music festivals have experienced signs of hearing damage, a new survey has revealed. ANI

Women who binge drink indulge more in unsafe sexual practices
Women, who binge drink are more likely to indulge in unsafe sexual practices, and so are at an increased risk of having sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according to a new study. ANI

Antibiotic cycling lowers MRSA infections in hospital ICUs
Doctors at the University of Virginia Health System have successfully used a method called antibiotic cycling, wherein medications are rotated at regular intervals, to significantly reduce MRSA infections among surgical intensive care patients. ANI

Roman conquered area people more prone to AIDS
People living in countries that were once conquered by the Roman army may be more vulnerable to AIDS as compared to others, according to a study. ANI

Low-birth-weight infants should be screened for BP
Infants with low birth weight should be screened for high blood pressure, suggests researchers from UT South-western Medical Centre. ANI

New method to delay evolution of drug resistance in malaria parasite
Researchers at the University of Florida have devised a new method that effectively delays the evolution of drug resistance in malaria parasites. ANI

Brainy work makes people hungrier
Intellectual activities like reading, or working on the computer, can increase an individuals calorie intake, suggests a new study. ANI

Obese asthmatic patients five times more likely to be hospitalized
Obese people suffering from asthma are nearly five times more likely to be hospitalized for the condition than their non-obese peers, according to a new study. ANI

Plastic bottles, cans are hazardous for human health
Bisphenol A (BPA), the primary chemical used to produce hard plastics like bottles, can be a potential risk factor for metabolic syndrome and its consequences, according to a new research from the University of Cincinnati (UC). ANI

Exhibition to create awareness about nutrition to begin today
The Ministry of Women and Child Development will organise an exhibition on nutrition here today on the occasion of National Nutrition Week. ANI